- Homa Bay Senator Moses Kajwang 'said the 1% allocation of Kenya's GDP to the military is insufficient due to increased security threats
- The senator warned that Kenyan enemies no longer need to be a neighboring country, citing examples of remote war in Syria and other international conflicts
- He questioned the ability of Kenyan warplanes, noting that they had remained the same for decades and might not be effective in modern warfare
- Kajwang 'claimed that Kenya must increase its military power to order international respect and to avoid facing threats from outside
Nairobi – Homa Bay Senator Moses Kajwang 'has raised concerns about the Kenyan army's readiness, calling on the government to increase the use of security despite an increase in security threats.
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Speaking in the Senate on Wednesday, February 19, Kajwang 'stressed the need for an emergency to improve the Kenya Defense Force (KDF) to keep up with the ongoing international war tactics.
He explained that at present the country allocates only 1 percent of GDP for protection, statistics he believes are not sufficient for the threats.
“We must give money to our army, and this is a negotiation we must have. Kajwang 'he said.
In the additional II budget of the 2024/25 financial year, the government allocated KSh 176.3 billion to KDF For the period ending June 2025.
What is Kajwang 'concerned with the threats?
Kajwang 'raised fears about the use of high -profile military technology, especially the war of non -pilot, which he says is a threat to national security.
He warned that Kenyan enemies no longer need to be direct neighbors to bring about a serious threat.
“The Syrian war has confirmed that your enemy does not need to be your neighbor. And they make the right decisions using those budgets, “ He explained.
The MP further referred to the Kenyan elderly military ships, questioning his ability to respond properly in case of a major conflict.
Kajwang 'questioned whether the warplanes used for entertainment during national festivals are at the level, especially in modern war.
“Every time we go for a public holiday, we see those birds passing and telling the truth, since I was a little baby it was the same birds I saw flying in the past. Airlines or will be able to go to attack the enemy, “ he added.
Why make KDF sophisticated is important
Kajwang 'called on the government to seriously take military investment, warning that a weak defense force could cause Kenya to face foreign threats.
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He opposed the notion that military affairs should remain unprecedented, saying that an army with sufficient equipment leads respect for the international forum.
The senator mentioned recent events in which small nations have succeeded in invading the largest country and overthrowing their governments, emphasizing the need for Kenya to learn.
“This idea of saying that an army is a black box that we cannot talk about. The president of another country that is 100 times a conversation of his size or we should have a law. “
KDF was listed among strong soldiers
As previously reported, Kenya was listed 83 in the world and 11th in Africa, showing its growing military power and its strategic capacity.
Egypt leads Africa to military force, followed by Algeria, NigeriaSouth Africa, and Ethiopia, according to the annual Global Firepower standards.
African nations, including Egypt and Algeria, are increasing military use to counteract rebellion, terrorism and regional stability.
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